Terrorists, freedom fighters, and the death of Jalaluddin Haqqani

By Scott TaylorSep. 12, 2018

The life of the founder of Afghanistanâ€™s militant Haqqani network says a lot about the messy distinction between those perceived to be fighting for good and bad.

A Canadian corporal fires an assault rifle at the Kabul Military Training Centre in Afghanistan in November 2013. The Haqqani network of Islamic militants fought against Canadaâ€™s troops in Afghanistan during its combat mission there between 2001 and 2011. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Sgt. Norm McLean

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OTTAWAâ€”On Sept. 4, it was reported that Jalaluddin Haqqani had died. His claim to fame was the founding of a militant network in Afghanistan that is considered to be the most effective fighting element of the Taliban. Believed to be in his 70s, Haqqaniâ€™s passing will in no way affect the combat capability of his network, as he relinquished command of his fanatical fighters to his son Sirajuddin a decade ago. The Western media coverage of Haqqaniâ€™s death

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